Date: 3/22/25 3:00 pm From: M B <sootyshear...> Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] EPCAL Calverton Grasslands?
John,
Thanks for the info. I will be visiting the site for the first time
tomorrow. I am sure that I will fall in love with the place...
Mike
On Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 5:55 PM John Turner <redknot948...> wrote:
> The conservation status of the EPCAL (Enterprise Park at Calverton) is
> unclear. The Executive Director of the LI PIne Barrens Society and I met
> with the Town of Riverhead Supervisor to urge the preservation of as much
> of the property as possible including the extensive grasslands that bracket
> both runways. He stated that legally the fate of the property is up in the
> air and that they're waiting on the NYSDEC's review of the development plan
> which calls for extensive conservation (about 1,000 acres), while
> accommodating large lot commercial development. The concern is will enough
> contiguous grassland habitat be protected and remain viable for
> overwintering raptors such as short-eared owl, of which from 2-4 have been
> reported most days. It is also critical for grasshopper sparrow and
> eastern meadowlark.
>
> A more engaged birding public urging conservation of what is most likely
> the most significant grassland community in downstate New York could only
> be helpful and appreciated.
>
> John Turner
>
> On Sat, Mar 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM M B <sootyshear...> wrote:
>
>> Open habitats like grasslands and marshes are my favorite! What is the
>> status of this site in 2025? I cannot find much online, except some eBird
>> reports and advocacy from the past in regards to development versus
>> conservation. What are the access points for the main area and smaller
>> piece to the north? Feel free to reply privately.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Michael Britt
>> Washington, Twp NJ
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